Time Warner Dodgers on Demand…

Those who have been following the Dodgers during the past decade have probably seen Tony Kinkela and his crew all over Dodgers on Demand…they do a great job covering the team on a daily basis from a visual standpoint and they’re up for a 2011 Telly Award.

It’s a YouTube competition where you all can vote for your favorite video so check it outand hopefully you’ll give it a thumbs up.

Otherwise, a relatively quiet day at camp. Lots of position players have reported early. Billingsley and Broxton were among those who threw bullpen sessions today and Manny Mota and Jamey Carroll both celebrated birthdays. No sign of a cake anywhere.

Hello Gang!! Hope everyone is doing well. I am enjoying reading all your comments. Nice song Beav!!! Well, in my humble opinion; staying healthy is paramount in our pursuit of taking the NL West. If we stay healthy, we’ve got as good a chance as any team in our division. Also, I am looking forward to seeing how Mattingly runs the show and how he uses the bullpen. I’ve never been a big fan of Torre and especially his use of pitchers. A younger and fresher approach from Donny could make a big difference. Not only in the bullpen, which I think will be a big key to contending/winning the NL West, but also, with Kemp, Ethier, Loney, and Brox!!! Right now I am somewhat optimistic and a “glass half full” kind of opinion about our players, manager, and new coaches. Not at all with our owner, GM, head trainer, and pitching coach. Oh well, gonna be fun to see what transpires!!!! GO DODGERS!!!

Also, give Paul a decent shot at left field. I think given the opportunity, he will be a good if not great left fielder. Unfortunately, Ned would rather throw money that could be used for better bullpen pitching or a 3rd baseman to patch up LF with over the hill or underachieving temps. Geez!!! If Paul falls flat on his face, you can grab a decent fill in in July!!!

From the photo on the previous page…….I can relate to some of those players who appeared to not want to be there. I have those kinds of meetings all the time nowadays. However, ours lately are more of the rolling the eyes and you have got to be kidding me ones – LOL!!!

Jhall – I am holding out hope that Mattingly will be different from Joe and pay attention to how Xavier does do, and he gives him a decent shot at the left field job, unlike the Ethier/Pierre issue we had a few years back.

Hey Nelly, speaking of fixing the blog. Do you remember when we had to put up with Joey P/Joey Rock from the old Dodger Thoughts blog and all his profane tirades and threats of physical retribution?!!! I figure he must have gone to prison. Geez!!! We’ve come a long way. It is a credit to Josh and all our ITD gang that this blog has lasted while so many have failed.

Totally agree Beav!!! This is it for Loney!! Also Brox!! Quite honestly, if these two don’t get it done this year, perhaps, it is time to go in a different direction. I hope they can keep Kemp and Ethier as a core. However, I feel we will loose one or both in the fall out if we are not very successful this year. JMO!!!

If this team isn’t any better off at the trade deadline than it was last year I would hope Ned would for once in his life sell instead of buy and at least try and replenish the farm. Hell, even if we’re somewhat in it they need to get rid of Furcal, Blake, Kuroda and a number of other vets. Blake, Kuroda and Furcal are gone anyway.

Collie – Thanks for the info Collie. I look forward to that series each spring training season. It’s always good to see what the other clubs are doing as well as the Dodgers. I actually designed my baseball geography unit around that show this year. We are doing a team a day, and it’s been fun so far.

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